What are the symptoms of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

The symptoms of this condition are dependent on the type and severity of the condition. Some of these are:

• Bone deformities
• Multiple broken bones
• Loose joints
• Weak and brittle teeth
• Weak muscles
• The sclera of the eye that is usually white becomes a purple or a bluish color
• Bowed legs and arms
• Kyphosis, or an abnormal outward curve of the upper spine
• Scoliosis, or an abnormal lateral curve of the spine
• Early hearing loss
• Respiratory problems
• Heart defects
• Problems in breathing
• Triangular face
• Bowed legs
• Curved spine

What are the complications of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

Some complications of this condition are:

• Loss of hearing: Most common in type I and III
• Heart failure: Common in type II
• Respiratory problems due to deformities in the chest wall
• Problems in the spinal cord or brain stem
• Permanent deformities
• Spinal cord or brain stem problems.
• Permanent deformity

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References: 

• Osteogenesis imperfect. Kids Health. Available at: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/osteogenesis-imperfecta.html Accessed on June 29, 2020.
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